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River Front Cabin on 1 acre - 14 Minutes to Downtown Durango

Cabin in Durango with kitchen and patio

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Covered deck on the Florida River
Covered deck on the Florida River
Deck overlooking the Florida River
Covered deck on the Florida River
Picnic table on the property literally on the banks of the Florida River

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Fort Lewis College
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
  • Place, Mercy Regional Medical Center
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

River Front Cabin on 1 acre - 14 Minutes to Downtown Durango

‘Our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single level cabin is on 1 acre and sits directly on the Florida River offering privacy and seclusion along with amazing fishing. The cabin is adjacent to BLM land offering even more river frontage to the west. There is also a small neighborhood lake just a short walk away that features a beach and more fishing as well as paddle boarding etc.

Its hard to believe the cabin is less then 15 minutes from historic downtown Durango.

The cabin has a fantastic covered deck next to the river and features all the standard amenities including WIFI, Cable TV, washer/dryer and nostalgic western memorabilia as well as amazing paintings the owner painted.

Bed Configuration:
Bedroom 1 - Queen with Ensuite Bath (main level)
Bedroom 2 - Queen (main Level)
Bedroom 3 - Double (main level)

Consistent with most Colorado mountain resorts, the cabin does not offer air-conditioning. Additionally, the cabin is not pet friendly, so please do not bring the furry friends.

Please note the the WIFI service, while reliable (thru Centurylink) averages 5mbs and is fine for email, surfing the internet but does not offer enough speed for streaming video (Zoom, movies etc.). Cell phone not work at the cabin but can be connected via WIFI calling. The cabin does have a home phone offering free local and long distance calling.

Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

–About Your Host–
At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we’re a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means you can always expect locally owned and operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area. We offer 24/7 guest communication and lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance. Each property is professionally cleaned and meticulously maintained to ensure comfort and peace of mind, and every home is inspected before arrival to make sure every detail is guest-ready.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this cabin is in the mountains. Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area and Hillcrest Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Discovery Museum. Historic Tram Park and James Ranch are also worth visiting.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Fort Lewis College - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Animas River Trail - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center - 19 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 14 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pop Sushi Durango - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zia Taqueria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Frida's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Front Cabin on 1 acre - 14 Minutes to Downtown Durango pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Front Cabin on 1 acre - 14 Minutes to Downtown Durango?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Front Cabin on 1 acre - 14 Minutes to Downtown Durango?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Front Cabin on 1 acre - 14 Minutes to Downtown Durango located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Animas Museum, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Mountain Trailhead. Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing was great

Very nice place. Loved the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

We absolutely loved this cabin! The river was beautiful and the neighborhood calm and quiet! Perfect mountain getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Beautiful property! Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Great location/stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful location for our stay, very comfortable and accommodating home. We will book again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for our family

We loved the cabin and it was perfect for our family. The kids loved playing in the creek and exploring and my husband and I loved our morning coffee on the back porch while listening to the creek. Best VRBO rental experience we’ve had yet!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

The property was very enjoyable. Love the access to the river. We enjoyed the peace and fishing. It’s a short trip to Durango and Lemon lake. The house has everything you need. We will return for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Hal K.

A Cabin By The River

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this house and it’s location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location!!!

The pictures of the property do NOT do it justice! To be right on the river and catch trout in the backyard was an amazing experience for our family. The home was comfortable and had everything we needed. We had a great time and enjoyed our experience there. If we ever vacation in Durango in the future, I’d definitely stay at this home again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Ken B.

Great river view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Tough to beat the cabin location if you want some peace and solitude. The covered porch was nice when it rained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleasha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly

The property is gorgeous. The house is well stocked and has every kitchen gadget you could think of. There are well taken care of ponds and a little beach you get access to. It’s worth every bit they charge. Well priced for what you get.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

This place was absolutely amazing!!! Spent mornings on patio listening to the river while drinking our coffee and tea. Enjoyed watching the wildlife . Neighborhood was wonderful. Just 15 minutes from downtown.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rushing stream.

Loved the location and the rushing stream just off the porch. Great place to enjoy that morning coffee and in the Colorado mountains. Catching a few trout made it even better. Nice home and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

melissa f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing

No stress
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring vacation

Great cozy home. The location was good for getting to town. I wish the river had more flow to it so we could have fished. That being said it was still the end of winter and things were still frozen. All in all it was a great trip. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ralph M.

River Front Cabin on 1 acre

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Between the Waters Cabin was absolutely amazing. The beautiful decor and furnishings inside the cabin and breathtaking landscape outdoors made for a very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

elly f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spot

We loved this home. Stayed with my parents (my dad's 76th birthday!) And my kids. So nice to be on the river. Dad caught one trout in the stream. Thanks so much for sharing your special space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Between the Waters Cabin in Durango

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the cabin. It was clean, quiet, and comfortable. I would recommend that the outside of the home be swept free of spiderwebs and cleaned up a bit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Home away from home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second stay at this property and won’t be our last. We love this home and the location. We spent 10 days here and had a fantastic time with our girls. The only issue we had was with the WiFi and our phone service. But it led us to do more activities like painting , playing board games and card games.
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10/10 Excellent

Britt S.

Between the waters!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed every moment of our stay here. Fantastic location on the Florida. Home is full of interesting decor and beautiful art. We felt like we were staying at a cabin that had been in our family for generations. Excellent communication. Will definitely book again.
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10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Dream Escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at Between the Waters last week.The property was exactly as described, even better - very clean , well stocked, very warm and inviting and the interior decor is a sight in and of itself! Great location to Durango and all the other sites in the area. If you're looking for a quiet escape, this is it - just sit out on the back porch and immerse yourself in the 24x7 sounds of the rolling Florida river just steps away. The property management was very attentive and responded quickly if needed. We had absolutely no issues with this unit and would love to return in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Ernie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Between the Waters stay

The house is set 30 feet from the creek and is so lovely. The sound of the creek is so enjoyable from the deck, inside when the screen in used and will lull you to sleep in your bed. The evergreens in the area make the air smell so fresh. The house was clean and has been decorarated in a Western and Native American motif. We loved all the decorations. We spent quite a lot of time playing cards on the deck. It was quality family time. There are many things to do in the area and downtown Durango is really cool! The only drawback was the uncomfortable futon in the guest room. We even bought a pad to make it softer but it needs to be replaced with a real comfortable bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Family Vacation

The property is in a great location next to the Florida River just steps from the patio. The property was clean with nice amenities inside, however the outside needs cleaning. IE, power washing the patio because of the cob webs and bird droppings. Landscaping was not maintained and was over grown. Cell phone coverage was non existent which wouldn’t have been a problem but the house phone and WiFi were also not working. We did contact property management after arriving with no resolution the entire week of our stay, even after repeated inquiries. This wouldn’t have been a problem but with no cell reception a local land line was needed in case of emergencies. Other than the few issues it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Christopher C.

meh, overpriced

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The river out back is the best feature - really nice to sit on that deck. The house itself is cluttered, beds are very uncomfortable, and the kitchen is stuffed with gadgets and utensils from the 1980s. Clear out the junk, replace with better beds, and drop the price. As it is, it's way too far from Durango (15-20 minutes drive) and the house itself is not comfortable enough to be worth this price. Won't return, don't recommend. PS: Figure out the actual trash deal - the neighbors have had to pay over $400 for the collection of trash left near their trash "on the opposite side of the road" per the house instructions.

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Retreat Near Endless Adventure

We enjoyed our stay at Between the Waters. We fell asleep each night to the sounds of the rushing Florida River - it was amazing! We booked the property as a jumping off point for our Durango area adventures. We hiked at Vallecito Lake, biked the Animus River trail through Durango, rode the D&SNG RR's Cascade Canyon train, enjoyed the dinner show at the Bar D Ranch (highly recommend!), spent an afternoon enjoying the wibbit on Lake Nighthorse, and took a whitewater rafting trip on the Animus River. We were mostly at Between the Waters to eat and sleep, but we did book it also for the fishing opportunities in the river and at the neighborhood pond during the evenings. We aren't used to river fishing, so we didn't have any luck there. As for the pond...unfortunately, the neighborhood association pass that was left to access the pond was out of date (by 2 years), and residents at the pond turned us away when we went to use it. That was a big disappointment for our kiddos. We reached out to the management company, but the issue wasn't resolved before our week's vacation was up. But the home was lovely...lots of history on the walls. The one other thing I would mention is that the third bedroom's bed was a pretty hard futon mattress. My 12 year old still slept ok, but I somehow didn't realize that it wasn't an actual bed from the photos. Overall a great home with plenty of kitchen counter space, a dinner table large enough for our family of six, and a wonderful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, Disappointing beds, Lots of items.

Quiet neighborhood, beautiful view & close to town. We always stay in vacation rentals when visiting Durango. Note, before your stay: To be clear, 3rd bedroom is NOT a “Double” but in fact a FUTON. All mattresses should be replaced bc they were terrible, especially the futon. The week’s rent could easily replace all mattresses & elevate the rental. It’s a shame since this is probably the only thing keeping us from staying here again. Could easily be our go-to place. Owners should replace the kitchen utensils with a few good ones as opposed to tons of old & unusable ones. House has no pantry basics - cooking oil/spray, seasonings, foil, saran wrap etc. a first I’ve seen in a rental. Perhaps the cleaning crew throws out everything after each visitor? Plan ahead before you stay. Kitchen appliances - stove, fridge and microwave were quite new and fully functioning! While I’m sure the decor in the home took decades to acquire, there is truly SO MUCH stuff in this house and it feels overly cluttered and rugs throughout don’t lay flat despite beautiful hardwood floors. The MOST BEAUTIFUL decor were the Glidden paintings depicting Colorado landscapes. These stunning pieces should be the focal point of home's décor, truly. Kudos to the artist - they were incredible. House was shockingly clean for the amount of decor. You’d expect you’d find items covered with dust, however they were not. Bathrooms spotless. Plenty of seating areas for everyone and quite comfortable for 4-6 people.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

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